15 Christmas charcuterie boards to satisfy your festive cravings
Jingle all the way to Flavor Town with these mouthwatering Christmas charcuterie boards!
Christmas is coming, and it’s time to start thinking about what to make for your family gatherings and holiday parties. And so you enter the season feeling festive rather than frazzled, consider the Christmas charcuterie board – a simple yet impressive way to feed a crowd.
Charcuterie boards are super easy to make as they’re essentially a collection of pre-made foods artfully arranged on a board. Instead of cooking a full meal, you select a variety of meats, cheeses, crackers, fruits and other nibbles that complement each other (if you’re going for the savory option) or assorted sweet treats and fruit (that are thematically linked) and arrange them in an attractive way.
Because no cooking or extensive preparation is required, a charcuterie board is an ideal option if you want to provide tasty goodness for guests your without spending a lot of time in the kitchen. After all, Christmas is about being together, not locked away doing food prep.
Additionally, charcuterie boards are easily tweaked making it simple to cater to a variety of dietary restrictions and / or preferences.
Overall, charcuterie boards are an effortless way to create a visually appealing and delicious spread that can feed a crowd with minimal effort.
That being said, assembling a charcuterie board is not as simple as whacking a whole lot of stuff on a platter. I know – because I’ve tried.
There IS actually an art to putting these things together in a way that doesn’t look like a two year old did it, which is why some guidance can go a long way.
If you can be a little creatively challenged like myself, you’ll love these 15 easy and creative ideas for Christmas charcuterie boards, which include savory and sweet options.
(And I would like to add that officially, a charcuterie board is meat, cheese, bread, fruit and condiments but that this definition has broadened over time. The boards featured here go with that expanded definition. Just in case the charcuterie police are reading this).
Christmas charcuterie boards
Savory Christmas charcuterie boards
This festive charcuterie board is built in the shape of a Christmas tree with cheese, fruit, cucumbers, candied ginger, and rosemary. It's easy to make using string to build the outline of a tree that you simply fill in with rows of goodies. No charcuterie board experience necessary to share this delicious cheese board with friends and family during the holiday season.
This crowd-pleasing candy cane charcuterie board features alternating red and white finger foods. With festive colors and yummy treats, it’s perfect for a snack or holiday party.
This charcuterie wreath is an easy appetizer that comes together in less than 30 minutes. This festive recipe requires no cooking and makes an impressive appetizer.
Serving a Christmas charcuterie board is a fun and festive way to kick off your holiday celebration. With a variety of meats, cheeses, crackers, and seasonal fruits, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
This delightful charcuterie tree board with a Christmas theme is a wonderful inclusion for any holiday get-together. It can serve as a component of the main meal, a quick and easy appetizer, or a simple snack.
This Christmas tree charcuterie board is the perfect appetizer for the holidays. Not only is it delicious but it’s also easy to make.
A Christmas charcuterie board is a fun, festive, delightful way to entertain and feed guests this special time of year. You can customize it with your guest's favorite meats, cheeses, vegetables, fruits, crackers, nuts, and dips.
This Christmas charcuterie board is so easy, even the smallest of helpers can help! Shaped like a tree, this board requires minimal cutting and is so easy to put together.
Get ready to impress your guests with an easy but delicious wreath charcuterie board So elegant, but so fast to put together, no wonder it’s a holiday favorite.
Christmas dessert charcuterie boards
A Christmas charcuterie board is a great way to serve treats and snacks during the most wonderful time of the year! Fill with beautiful holiday colors and your favorite sweet treats.
This Christmas charcuterie board is filled with fun. It's perfect for Christmas, Christmas Eve or holiday parties. Usher in the festive season with Christmas trees, candy canes, reindeer, gingerbread men, snowmen and Santa Claus sweet candy!
This Christmas charcuterie board is a dessert charcuterie board full of cookies, candy, and other seasonal treats.
Are you ready to take your Christmas cookie tray to the next level? Your friends will be so impressed with your creativity, but little do they know how easy it is to make this holiday-themed Christmas cookie board.
A Christmas dessert charcuterie board is the easiest way to put your festive-themed desserts on display.
Your new best friend for these cold winter months will be this hot cocoa charcuterie board! Simple to make, super cute, and full of fun, it’s the perfect way to serve hot chocolate.
Deck the halls with deliciousness this Christmas with these sweet and savory Christmas charcuterie boards that will satisfy your festive cravings and wow your guests.
And if you’re after more food for entertaining – or simply holiday grazing! – check out these Christmas appetizers, Christmas cookies, Christmas treats and Christmas truffles.